Not every metal component fits neatly into a conventional bandsaw vise. The FMB Calipso bandsaw provides additional setup flexibility through its removable vise configuration, allowing operators to adapt the cutting area for different workpiece geometries. Designed for straight and angled cutting applications, the Calipso accommodates the changing requirements of fabrication shops processing tubing, structural sections, and irregularly shaped components. Its adaptable workholding arrangement makes it particularly useful when standard material clamping methods limit cutting accessibility.
Calipso Features:
The FMB Calipso bandsaw features a removable vise arrangement that provides additional flexibility when positioning material for cutting. Conventional bandsaw workholding can restrict access to components with unusual shapes or dimensions. By allowing the vise to be removed, the Calipso provides more options for accommodating specialized setups and workpieces that may require alternative clamping arrangements.
Structural profiles, fabricated assemblies, and irregular metal sections can present challenges when the workpiece does not fit a standard vise configuration. The removable vise miter saw design gives operators greater freedom to establish suitable material positioning for these applications. This is particularly useful when cutting components with protruding features, nonuniform cross sections, or geometries that require additional clearance around the cutting area.
As a versatile metal cutting bandsaw, the Calipso supports both conventional cutoff operations and mitered cuts for fabricated components. Its combination of angular cutting capability and adaptable workholding makes it suitable for maintenance work, custom fabrication, and short production runs where material dimensions and cutting requirements change frequently. Operators can configure the cutting setup around the workpiece rather than relying exclusively on a fixed vise arrangement.
| Cutting Capacity | 0° | 45° Right | 60° Right | 45° Left |
| Round | 9-1/2 in | 6-7/8 in | 4-1/3 in | 6 in |
| Rectangle A | 8 x 12-1/4 in | 6-5/8 x 6-5/8 in | 5-1/2 x 4 in | 5 x 5-5/8 in |
| Rectangle B | 9-1/2 x 10-5/8 in | 9-3/8 x 6 in | — | 9-3/8 x 2-1/2 in |
| Square | 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 in | 6-5/8 x 6-5/8 in | 4 x 4 in | 5-1/3 x 5-1/3 in |
| Blade Size | 8 ft 10 in x 1 in x .035 in |
| Blade Speed | 52–394 FPM |
| Saw Motor Power | 2 HP |
| Voltages | 220V/3PH, 440V/3PH |
| Footprint | 35 x 59 in |
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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
